For most of Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks trailed and appeared outmatched. The San Antonio Spurs controlled the game early, led by Victor Wembanyama, and built a 29-point lead by late in the second quarter. With the Knicks facing a large deficit at home, the outcome and the series momentum looked unlikely to shift.
The Knicks mounted a dramatic comeback over the second half. Their defense tightened, they forced turnovers, and they began to win loose-ball and rebounding battles. The crowd at Madison Square Garden grew louder and more influential as New York chipped away at the lead. That surge culminated in a 107–106 Game 4 victory, erasing the 29-point deficit and giving the Knicks a 3–1 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Jalen Brunson provided steady leadership throughout the comeback, managing tempo, making smart decisions and delivering key plays. The game’s decisive moment came in the final seconds when OG Anunoby tipped a loose ball into the basket after an inbound, securing the one-point win. The arena reacted immediately; the play capped the largest comeback in Knicks playoff history and was a defining moment of the series.
The win shifts the Finals’ dynamics: New York now needs one more victory to claim its first NBA title since 1973 and has placed significant pressure on San Antonio. Still, the Spurs, fueled by Wembanyama’s talent, remain a threat and have shown resilience over the season. The series will continue in San Antonio, and Game 5 will determine whether the Knicks can close out the championship.
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